Wind Energy

AIS Training are leading the global wind and renewable energy industry's. Helping to develop courses to improve the safety of those working on Offshore Wind Turbines and Onshore Wind Turbines.

OPITO Authorised Gas Tester (Level 1, 2 or 3)
Aberdeen

The OPITO Authorised Gas Tester Levels 1 - 3 course provides the participant with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes required to conduct themselves, in line with Industry recognised good practice, in the scope of carrying out gas testing for various tasks at the work site.

Advanced Industrial solutions can provide your company (or you the individual) with the training and technique needed to become competent in torque tightening and tensioning of mechanical joint connectors using hydraulic and manual tooling. Our courses are technically detailed as well as safety conscious and are delivered to the latest ECITB industry standards by experienced trainers who have worked as hands on technicians/supervisors in the mechanical joint integrity industry. Our trainers are time served in a mechanical discipline. We use a varied range of products for demonstration and practical learning elements of our courses.

Dye Penetrant PCN Level 2
Newcastle

This course provides theory and practical work on test pieces and industrial components, with emphasis on interpretation of defect indications, also comparing sensitivity of the visible and fluorescent methods. Using fixed work stations or portable equipment as required. Dye Penetrant Inspection is a widely applied and method used to locate surface-breaking defects in all non-porous materials (i.e. metals, plastics, or ceramics) using dye. Candidates will gain an enhanced understanding of PT that will enable them to implement this NDT method competently.

AIS Confined Space & Rescue
Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

IOSH Working Safely
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

Working safely is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding of health and safety. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how you can make a real difference to the wellbeing of yourself and others through changing your behaviour.

OPITO Application of Insulation Training Level 1
Newcastle

Installing an effective insulation system can protect equipment and personnel, control noise emissions, reduce energy costs and increase process efficiencies. With an appropriate product, installed correctly in a professional and effective manner, Insulation Applicators can provide monetary gains which outstrip the initial costs, while contributing positively to health & safety.

AIS HAVS Awareness
Newcastle

COSHH Assessor Training
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

This course will enable anyone responsible for the management and conducting of COSHH assessments in the workplace to recognise the requirement for a COSHH assessment, and for them to carry out these assessments methodically and in conjunction with current legislation.

GWO Sea Survival & Transfer
Grimsby, Newcastle

The GWO Sea Survival course gives the participants basic safety training so that they can carry out their tasks in a safe way for themselves and their colleagues. This module gives the participants basic knowledge and skills to use possible aids/rescue equipment and methods

GWO Sea Survival & Transfer Refresher
Grimsby, Newcastle

This refresher course is required for all personnel transferring to or from an offshore wind energy installation. Produced to maintain the basic skills and competence required to complete this transfer safely. Delegates completing this course will be deemed to have demonstrated the basic knowledge and competence to transfer to and from an installation in the wind energy industry.

GWO Fire Awareness
Grimsby, Newcastle

GWO Working at Height
Grimsby, Newcastle

The training is designed to provide personnel with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the wind industry and to meet emergency response training requirements for personnel new to the global wind industry. The realistic training environment and industry experienced trainers ensure the delegates receive world class training, which will accommodate personnel working both onshore and offshore.

GWO Working at Height Refresher
Grimsby, Newcastle

This GWO Working at Height Refresher course is designed to enable personnel to work in a safe manner in the wind industry. The course meets all national and international requirements for emergency response training and accomodates both onshore and offshore scenarios.

GWO First Aid Refresher
Grimsby, Newcastle

CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection
Newcastle

CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection training will cover both basic and more complex scaffolding structures. It is aimed at professional Scaffold Inspectors, Scaffolding Supervisors and Managers and others who would be responsible for the inspection of complex tube and fitting scaffolds and completing a report in accordance with Work at Height Regulations 2005.

GWO Basic Technical Training Combined
Newcastle

The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of electrical, mechanical or hydraulicc systems. This BTT Training shall enable Delegates to be able to perform basic tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician.

The ITC Emergency First Aid at Work with electric shock is suitable for those requiring a first aid certificate with emphasis on the requirements for those working around electricity. Successfully completing the ITC Emergency First Aid at Work will enable the candidate to act as a first aider in the workplace.

All AIS first aid courses are tailored to suit your particular needs and include all training materials, workbooks, examinations and certificates.

While the content of courses is obviously about as serious as anything could be, we have developed training methods designed to make taking a AIS first aid course an enjoyable experience as well as a valuable one.

Coded Welding Course
Newcastle

We offer training in MIG/MAG, FCAW, TIG, MMA and Gas welding/cutting; with testing codes ranging from PA to PJ.

We are the only training provider in the UK with a resident accredited engineer/surveyor here on site, so you can take your welding test whenever you are ready, without needing to pre-book a test time or day!

The objective of the Level 3 Assess Workplace Skills, Knowledge and Understanding training is that delegates will be able to assess in the work place to NVQ standards (also would include OPITO and in house Standards).

AIS Training can deliver the TrainThePainter Transition training course which is recognised worldwide by coatings industry and is certified by SSPC. It is the highest quality training available to delegates looking for a career in industrial coatings.

Eddy Current - Combined Level 1 & 2
Newcastle

This course provides detailed information on the inspection of welds using the Eddy-current Testing method, incorporating the latest equipment. This course is suitable for beginners and personnel with an existing NDT knowledge. PCN approved and provides excellent preparation for the Level 1 and 2 examinations as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.

GWO Basic Technical Training – Hydraulics
Newcastle

The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of Hydraulic systems. This BTT Training shall enable Delegates to be able to perform basic Hydraulic tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician.

GWO Basic Technical Training – Electrical
Newcastle

The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of electrical systems. This BTT Training shall enable Delegates to be able to perform basic electrical tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician.

GWO Basic Technical Training – Mechanical
Newcastle

The Basic Technical Training modules are targeted at candidates who have no previous experience of mechanical systems. This BTT Training shall enable Delegates to be able to perform basic mechanical tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician.

ECITB Becoming an Effective Communicator
Newcastle

AIS Training can provide your company (or you the individual) with the training and technique needed to become competent in torque tightening and tensioning of mechanical joint connectors using hydraulic and manual tooling. Our courses are technically detailed as well as safety conscious and are delivered to the latest ECITB industry standards by experienced trainers who have worked as hands on technicians/supervisors in the mechanical joint integrity industry. Our trainers are time served in a mechanical discipline. We use a varied range of products for demonstration and practical learning elements of our courses.

GOTCHA Rescue
Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

The training has been developed in conjunction with Gotcha Rescue Equipment to provide employees and employers a safe, effective, and reliable method to perform a rescue of a colleague who has fallen for example on their fall arrest lanyards from a platform.

CompEx Foundation
Newcastle

The aim of the course is to provide delegates’ with knowledge and understanding of terminology and protection concepts utilised in a potentially flammable atmosphere. No prior knowledge of flammable or potentially explosive atmospheres is required for full participation of this unit.

Management and leadership skills are key to the success of an organisation. Good managers can transform business results through ensuring employees are engaged and motivated whilst reaching their potential. The transition from employee to manager is considered to be the most challenging of any management career and this course focuses on developing core, foundation skills which enable aspiring, new and those already in role to take this step confidently and successfully.

Management and leadership skills are key to the success of an organisation. Good managers can transform business results through ensuring employees are engaged and motivated whilst reaching their potential. Managers are often promoted and ‘learn on the job’ and miss the opportunity to learn management skills. This course is designed for managers who have been in post for a period of time, normally at middle management level, and want to formalise their experience and enhance their practice.

Management and leadership skills are key to the success of an organisation. Senior leaders are critical to the success of the organisation through the culture they create and the expectation they set of others. They require exceptional communication skills and the ability to drive performance through their management team, empowering others whilst maintaining high levels of accountability.

CISRS Part 1 Scaffolding Tube & Fitting
Newcastle

This course teaches and reinforces the core skills of scaffolding, including how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic structures. Improve delegate’s knowledge of scaffolding and using tube and fitting or system scaffold.

AIS Advanced Hub Rescue (AHR)
Newcastle

The Advanced Hub Rescue module is designed to provide personnel with the necessary specialist skills and knowledge that will enable them to react in an effective, safe and prompt manner to stabilise and rescue personnel incapacitated within various sections of the nacelle including the hub.

Skylotec Uplift Rescue
Grimsby, Newcastle

The purpose of this course is to teach a candidate how to rescue an injured person from the Transition Piece of an offshore wind turbine generator to yaw section with the final goal of lifting the casualty on to the helideck using advanced rescue techniques. The reason for this rescue technique is a scenario where helicopter rescue is the only option and the WTG is out of reach for boat cover. Rescue-Up is an add-on to the RUK/GWO Working at Height and Rescue Course.

The aim of this course is to provide those attending with a comprehensive understanding of site supervisor’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and its supporting regulations. In addition the course is developed to ensure delegates get a detailed knowledge of the application of the hierarchy of control and will demonstrate a selection of working at height techniques. Delegates will also gain valuable knowledge in equipment standards, markings, pre-user inspection, documentation, traceability and how to dispose of equipment correctly.

Advanced Industrial solutions can provide your company (or you the individual) with the training and technique needed to become competent in torque tightening and tensioning of mechanical joint connectors using hydraulic and manual tooling. Our courses are technically detailed as well as safety conscious and are delivered to the latest ECITB industry standards by experienced trainers who have worked as hands on technicians/supervisors in the mechanical joint integrity industry. Our trainers are time served in a mechanical discipline. We use a varied range of products for demonstration and practical learning elements of our courses.

Advanced Industrial solutions can provide your company (or you the individual) with the training and technique needed to become competent in torque tightening and tensioning of mechanical joint connectors using hydraulic and manual tooling. Our courses are technically detailed as well as safety conscious and are delivered to the latest ECITB industry standards by experienced trainers who have worked as hands on technicians/supervisors in the mechanical joint integrity industry. Our trainers are time served in a mechanical discipline. We use a varied range of products for demonstration and practical learning elements of our courses.

Advanced Industrial solutions can provide your company (or you the individual) with the training and technique needed to become competent in torque tightening and tensioning of mechanical joint connectors using hydraulic and manual tooling. Our courses are technically detailed as well as safety conscious and are delivered to the latest ECITB industry standards by experienced trainers who have worked as hands on technicians/supervisors in the mechanical joint integrity industry. Our trainers are time served in a mechanical discipline. We use a varied range of products for demonstration and practical learning elements of our courses.

Train the Painter - Abrasive Blast Cleaner
Newcastle

High Pressure Water Jetting
Aberdeen

Water jetting is now amongst the most favoured techniques used in surface preparation, tube bundle refurbishment, pipeline descaling and drain maintenance. This is a two-day part theoretical and part practical training course specifically aimed at all Water Jetting Operatives, whether new or experienced. Developed with jetting pump manufacturers and major jetting contractors, it is designed to give a clearer understanding of equipment safety.

Advanced Wind Turbine Rescue
Newcastle

When working in wind turbines one may face difficult and complicated rescue situations, should accidents occur. The purpose of this course is to give individuals who work in wind turbines, professional, simple and specific tools to approach complicated rescue situations and the skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to successfully complete an advanced rescue ensuring the safety of all parties.

This combined OPITO accredited course will prepare delegates for handling emergency response situations offshore including on the helideck. Successful completion of this combined course will result in the delegate being issued a combined OPITO HERTM and OERTM certificate.

PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 3.1, 3.2
Newcastle

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of ultrasonic testing of welds for technicians to reach the Level II standard. Training accredited to PCN Level 2. This course is suitable for NDT personnel, inspectors, testers and engineers who require a thorough introduction to ultrasonic testing of plates and welded joints.

Magnetic Particle Inspection PCN Level 2
Newcastle

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of magnetic particle testing for candidates to reach the Level 2 standard. You will learn to explain the basic principles of magnetic particle inspection methods, to carry out magnetic particle inspection and to write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports.

Welding Inspection PCN Level 2
Newcastle

The training course provides thorough training and qualification for welding inspection personnel including technicians, inspectors, and engineers called upon to witness, supervise or conduct surveillance welding inspection activities at Level 2.

Radiographic Interpretation Level 2
Newcastle

This course is for NDT candidates wishing to carry out Radiographic testing; this course incorporates interpretation of the Radiograph in addition to the techniques used to create the Radiograph. You will learn the difference between Radiographic Testing and Radiographic Interpretation.

Working at Height - Unit 2 PPE User
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

The Working at Height - Unit 2 PPE User training course is an exciting training programme catered towards those whose role involves an advanced measure of working at height, or those who instruct within such an environment.

Shoulder Measurements
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

This is for getting your shoulder measurements taken. It is done by a trained operative which will allow personnel to travel by helicopter to an offshore installation as required by UK Civil Aviation Authority regulations.

CompEx Electrical Refresher
Newcastle

Our CompEx Electrical Refresher course is a nationally recognised qualification supported by the HSE, NICEIC and EEMUA, and is fast becoming a mandatory requirement on many plants. CompEx Electrical is the only nationally recognised course and qualification in explosive atmospheres installation and inspection.

Breathing Apparatus Instructors Course
Newcastle

This course will provide a development opportunity for individuals who have been identified within their organisation to be suitable to deliver BA training to Fire Service personnel. The course is designed to increase skills, knowledge and methods of instruction in all aspects of Breathing Apparatus.

Lifting & Hoisting (Wind Turbine Specific)
Newcastle

A course designed for any individual required to operate or assist in a Wind Turbine lifting hoist operation. This course covers the basics of what is required by law when planning and completing a lifting operation. The course concentrates on the smaller type lifting operations completed using a static / fixed type lifting hoist mounted in a wind turbine generator nacelle.

Rollgliss R250 Rescue
Grimsby, Newcastle

This training has been developed in conjunction with Rollgliss to provide employees a safer, effective, reliable equipment to perform a rescue of a colleague who has fallen, for example, on their fall arrest lanyards from the nacelle, ladder or whilst working on top of the nacelle or platform.

Rollgliss R350 Working at Height and Rescue
Grimsby, Newcastle

This training has been developed to provide employees a safer and more ergonomic work positioning tool, when performing e.g. cable work in the tower or work on top of the spinner or for rescue. This simple and very effective piece of equipment is ideal for performing what would normally be difficult rescues to execute.

Underwater Welding
Newcastle

AIS Training delivers world-class courses to leading industry standards which are accepted worldwide. These are delivered by a commercial diver welder in very small groups giving close, bespoke tuition. We deliver our courses on a customised basis working towards the skills you and your team need. This can cover simple re-qualification’s or re-familiarisation up to advanced underwater welding, codings or cutting courses.

The Working at Height - Unit 1 Height Safety and Harness Awareness training course is designed to introduce candidates who are not actively involved in working at height to the requirements of regulations.

Working at Height - Unit 3 Use of Rescue Equipment
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

The Working at Height - Unit 3 Use of Rescue Equipment training course is catered towards those whose role involves an advanced measure of working at height, or those who instruct within such an environment.

This is a comprehensive advanced first aid training programme that is offered by AIS training to those working in remote or offshore environments such as the Renewable Energy Industry. In addition to key lifesaving skills and response to common emergencies and minor medical complaints, it also deals with advanced airway management, using various airway adjuncts. The delegates will also cover the use of bag, valve and mask equipment with the addition of oxygen in resuscitation scenarios.

ECITB Low Risk Confined Space
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

This ECITB Confined Space course specifically concentrates on low risk shallow entries with adequate ventilation, natural or mechanical, where access is simple and unobstructed and there is no likely risk of flooding. Therefore it’s for entries no deeper than 3 metres, with an unobstructed vertical lift, a straight ladder into a dark chamber.

ECITB Medium Risk Confined Space
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

This course specifically concentrates on medium entries with adequate ventilation, natural or mechanical, where access is simple and unobstructed and there is no likely risk of flooding. Therefore it’s for entries deeper than 3 metres, with an unobstructed vertical lift, a straight ladder into a dark chamber. Delegates will be shown two methods of entry: staying on lifeline to complete the task, where if they collapsed the retrieval equipment would be operated and removal from the life line in where rescue team would be required.

ECITB High Risk Confined Space
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

This High Risk course is for personnel nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been classified as high risk (NC4). These spaces are primarily enclosed and are a potential hazardous working environment and where self contained breathing apparatus is required to be worn.

ECITB Working at Height - Unit 2 PPE User
Grimsby, Newcastle

The Working at Height - Unit 2 PPE User training course is an exciting training programme aimed at those whose role involves working at height in a variety of environments, for example telecoms and construction.

AIS LOLER Awareness
Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

LOLER is the prime source of information and guidance with respect to legislation concerning onshore and offshore lifting operations and lifting equipment.

This course is an excellent introduction to safe lifting awareness and can be tailored to your specific organisation or industry sector requirements. It also assists companies whose Safety Management System (SMS) requires lifting operations to be safely managed.

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (IGC) is widely respected throughout the world and is essential for anybody working in or looking to work in the field of health and safety. It provides an excellent introduction to occupational safety and health and is suitable for working in all types of organisations and industries.

AIS Electrical Safety Awareness
Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

Electrical safety training courses for people at all levels and experience. AIS Electrical Safety Training courses can be customised to suit customer requirements and will relate to the type of activities that your personnel may need to carry out.

The CCNSG Safety Passport training programme gives delegates a grounding in all aspects of working safely. This Safety Passport is a common pre-requisite for anyone working on certain construction sites or workplaces.

HSE Offshore First Aid
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

Our 4 day HSE approved Offshore First Aid Course is for persons wishing to learn first aid which qualifies them to act as the first aider in the workplace on an offshore installation under the terms of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Offshore Oil & Gas Medical
Newcastle, On-site

OPITO Banksman & Slinger Training Stage 1
Newcastle

A Banksman & Slinger is responsible for ensuring safety during crane and slinging operations. OPITO accredited Banksman & Slinger training will enable you to undertake the role and preserve the safety of all lifting crew members.

OPITO MIST
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle, On-site

This course is designed to meet the MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training) standard for personnel who will be working within the Oil and Gas Industry, and complies with the requirements laid down by OPITO.

Rope Access Appreciation
Aberdeen, Grimsby, Newcastle

STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Newcastle

The training is part of the basic training required for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship on the business of that ship, as part of the ship’s complement, with designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship. This training provides an understanding of the nature and risk of fire, and expertise to respond effectively to extinguish fires, should they develop; enabling them to be competent when discovering a fire on-board, to take immediate action and respond to emergencies on board a vessel.